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Girl in intensive care after Middle Fork rafting accident
A girl from Columbus, Ohio nearly drowned in a rafting accident on the Middle Fork last week. A GoFundMe campaign …
Whitefish Community Foundation awards over $477,000 to Flathead Valley nonprofits
Whitefish Community Foundation held its annual Community Grant Awards on April 29 and presented $477,750 in grants and special awards to 52 nonprofit organizat…
Man convicted of assaulting officer given deferred sentence
A man accused of punching a Kalispell Police officer during his arrest near a city park in 2023 later received a deferred sentence in Flathead County District …
Blood pressure kits available for checkout at Mineral County Public Library
The Montana State Library has distributed blood pressure kits to libraries across Montana, and the Mineral County Public Library is now offering these kits for…
Venezuela man detained by Whitefish Border Patrol is released after week of protests
A Kalispell man from Venezuela detained by U.S. Border Patrol agents last week was released Wednesday night following days of protests outside the federal agen…
Cherry growers hopeful for big crop after total loss in 2024
The rows of cherry trees at Buena Vista Orchard in Bigfork last week were flaunting thousands of buds of the delicate white flowers that will eventually turn t…
County picks construction firm for jail design process
Flathead County commissioners have selected Martel Construction as its construction manager to begin work on plans for a potential new county detention facilit…
Fine mountain dining returns to Kandahar Lodge on Big Mountain
Owners and siblings James Buchanan and Caitlin Buchanan hope to continue the 40-year legacy of fine mountain dining that the location represents.
Work planned for U.S. 93 west of Whitefish
This road reconstruction project will occur on U.S. 93 in Whitefish, starting near the intersection with Mountainside Drive and extending approximately 3 miles west to just past Livermore Flats. Work is weather-dep…
Code Girls hosts spring fundraiser
Guests will enjoy a delectable sweet and savory pastry menu, a mimosa bar for ladies over 21, a professional photo booth by MG Photography, yard games, raffle prizes and silent auction items.
Tribute concert honors Whitefish resident's commitment to music
Karla West was a pillar of the Flathead Valley’s music community, inspiring countless musicians, students, and audiences with her unwavering commitment to the …
FVCC raises over $60,000 for scholarships
Funds raised go toward scholarships, directly funding educational opportunities for deserving students.
Glacier Art Museum hosts benefit gala
For this premier event, distinguished artists have been selected and invited for their connection to Montana, quality of work, and exhibition history with the 56-year-old museum
Columbia Falls skate park opens to rave reviews
Otto Anderson had a bike helmet and a skateboard he picked up for $8 at the thrift store. Still, he was loving the new skate park in Columbia Falls, which open…
Intoxication suspected in US 93 crash that killed Ronan man
Intoxication is a suspected factor in a head-on crash on U.S. 93 that killed a Ronan man April 25, authorities report.
Council appears likely to seek $25 million grant to redesign Main Street in Kalispell
Kalispell City Council on Monday appeared in favor of applying for a $25 million federal grant to fund the long-planned transformation of Main Street.